Spring engages our senses. Life expands. It is a time of new beginnings and birth. It is said that the Buddha once help up a lotus flower when teaching near a pond. Without words, he taught Presence and that anything could act as the doorway to the infinite. Choose one thing and simply be […]
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“In the stillness, we find clarity. In the simplicity, we find depth. And in the practice, we begin to find ourselves.” ~Arjan Singh~ The Earth experience facilitates a journey toward your innermost being. Beyond the cacophony of everyday life lies a stillness that is infinitely deeper that one might imagine. It is the
One of the most beautiful aspects of human experience is free will. We can consciously choose to bring expanded consciousness into the present moment and set the stage for personal transformation. When filled with wonder, we begin to view the various nuances of life from a different perspective. Examine how you begin your
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”The simple things are also the most extraordinary things, and only the wise can see them.” ~Paulo Coelho~ Clouds are magnificent, ever-evolving works of art. Periodically choose to stop, appreciate the beauty, and watch the canvas as creation unfolds. Moments of stillness are simple ways to honor the sacredness of change that is
In a world of constant bombardment, advertising, and opinion, it’s vitally important that we tend to our inner peace. Spiritual health and well-being are paramount. When balanced, we can more easily demonstrate the qualities that define the enlightened experience: compassion, kindness, patience, humility, wisdom, and Love. Give yourself moments of quiet contemplation. Turn
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Conscious baby steps spark miracles. No matter what type of change you wish to create in your experience, it begins within. Choose anything, and begin the process of transformation by doing things a little bit differently. Shifting habitual patterns then becomes a powerful spiritual practice. You never know what you might set in
”Silence is not the absence of something but the Presence of everything.” ~Gorden Hempton~ Grace is experienced when one is able to release attachment to outcomes and operate from a state of acceptance. The spiritual seeker learns to create peace first on the inner plane – a quiet mind, a quiet heart –
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In stillness, we can listen to the wisdom of the Universe. We can watch the perfection of nature, and hear loving whispers in the wind. Is it any wonder that the ego fights so hard to keep the mind busy? Surely it knows the power of Presence and that we can break free from
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The ego plays a significant role in your spiritual development. It is not the enemy (those it may feel like it at times), nor is it near as important as it wants you to believe. By seeing and honoring the ego as a teacher, we can transform human conditioning into peaceful Presence. To
“We’re fascinated by the words–but where we meet is in the silence behind them.” ~Ram Dass~ Prayer is talking to the Divine. Meditation is listening to the Divine. Be still. Explore the depths of your own inner silence you meet the silence of the Universe. Become a conscious listener. Choose to be
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